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Experts: Vaccination Refusal Puts Communities at Risk
TEHRAN (FNA)- It's hard to miss the buzz generated by anti-vaccine advocates, but particularly alarming is the return of largely eradicated diseases like measles and whooping cough, which can be attributed to some parents' refusal to have their kids vaccinated.
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Antioxidants Bad for Breast Cancer TEHRAN (FNA)- Although many believe antioxidant supplements interfere with breast cancer treatment, sufferers continue to take high doses of these pills.
( 17:50:16 - 2009/06/11) |
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Hummingbirds, Faster than Jets TEHRAN (FNA)- A US researcher says male hummingbirds are capable of flying faster than fighter jets when they decide to impress females.
( 16:45:03 - 2009/06/11) |
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Treating Gum Diseases Lessens Arthritis Pain TEHRAN (FNA)- Treating gum disease not only helps treat mouth infection but also alleviates rheumatoid arthritis in individuals suffering from both malignancies.
( 13:01:00 - 2009/06/10) |
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Role for CISD2 Gene in Human Disease, Lifespan Control Revealed TEHRAN (FNA)- The scientist recently could reveal the role of CISD2 gene in human disease and lifespan control by presenting a new animal model of human Wolfram Syndrome, and effectively link CISD2 gene function, mitochondrial integrity and aging in mammals.
( 15:58:15 - 2009/06/09) |
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Bats Recognize Individual Voices TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists have found that bats are able to distinguish between different individuals by their echolocation calls or biological sonar.
( 12:17:31 - 2009/06/09) |
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Iran's Lake Orumieh A Habitat in Danger TEHRAN (FNA)- The northwestern Lake Orumieh in Iran, a habitat to some 212 species of birds, 41 reptiles, 7 amphibians, and 27 species of mammals, including the Iranian yellow deer, is at the risk of destruction due to a series of ecological factors as well as building a 1.5-kilometer-long bridge over the lake.
( 15:41:50 - 2009/06/08) |
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New Drug to Treat Diabetes TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study said that a newly developed diabetes drug is more effective than older available medication in helping patients control their blood sugar levels.
( 13:35:19 - 2009/06/08) |
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Ten Foods to Fight Allergies TEHRAN (FNA)- Certain foods can substitute offending foods responsible for food allergies and intolerance in individuals, broadening their diet choices.
( 12:34:19 - 2009/06/08) |
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